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AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment

What is AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment?

The Australian adoption of IAS 16: when the cost of a tangible operating asset is recognised, what makes up its cost, the choice between the cost and revaluation models for each class, component depreciation and the review of useful lives, residual values and methods, derecognition and the gain or loss on disposal, and the disclosures by class, with the not-for-profit modifications for below-market acquisitions and class-based revaluation accounting. It comprises 17 controls organised across 6 domains, and applies in Australia.

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What is AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment?
The Australian adoption of IAS 16: when the cost of a tangible operating asset is recognised, what makes up its cost, the choice between the cost and revaluation models for each class, component depreciation and the review of useful lives, residual values and methods, derecognition and the gain or loss on disposal, and the disclosures by class, with the not-for-profit modifications for below-market acquisitions and class-based revaluation accounting.
How many controls does AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment have?
AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment contains 17 controls organized across 6 domains.
Where does AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment apply?
AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment applies in Australia. Organizations operating in or serving customers in this jurisdiction should check whether its requirements reach them.
Which version of AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment is covered here?
This page covers Compiled AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment, Compilation No. 6, Authorised Version F2023C00192 registered 13 February 2023 (compilation date 31 December 2022; incorporating amendments to 15 December 2022; applies to annual periods that begin from 1 January 2023); principal Standard F2015L01572 made 7 August 2015.

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